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Hello. I have a 2002 325i with 27K miles on it. I went on vacation about 5 weeks ago and the car was not driven during the time I was gone. But when I get back, I feel that something is wrong with the brakes. It is not that they feel weaker but I feel a vibration or drumming like feeling when I hit the brakes. I feel it all the time when I am driving above 40-50 miles per hour. I almost hear the drumming sound coming from the brakes when I hit them. It is as if there is something there that scrapes the brakes everytime I hit them. Any idea what is causing this? Is it something that should disappear as I drive?
Thanks for the help.

Your car will develop rust on the rotors when sitting. The longer it sits, the more severe the rust. If your car did not have these symptoms prior to your vacation, then this is likely what you are hearing/feeling. How long was your vacation?